Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 Camry2010 Toyota2010Camry2010ToyotaCamry HybridCamryHybridHybridMSRPsedantoyotatoyota camryFri, 13 Feb 2009 17:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21047124/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/02/13/refreshed-2010-toyota-camry-to-start-at-21-115/21047124/article-detail.xml21047124http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F02%2F01_camrydetroitab-580.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F02%2F01_camrydetroitab-580.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/09/lead-camry-hybrid-engineer-died-from-working-too-hard/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/09/lead-camry-hybrid-engineer-died-from-working-too-hard/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/09/lead-camry-hybrid-engineer-died-from-working-too-hard/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Green, Toyota, JapanSince the Japanese Health Ministry first recognized Karoshi (literally death from too much work) in 1987, the number of claims has steadily increased. In fact, in the year between March of 2006 and 2007, there were 303 claims of Karoshi made, with 147 of those cases acknowledged as accurate by the government. Those are some sobering statistics, and the auto industry in Japan is certainly not immune to the problem. An unnamed man who was a lead engineer on the Camry hybrid project from Toyota died from overwork in January of 2006, according to a recent ruling by the Health Ministry. The forty-five year old man is said to have worked eighty hours of overtime per month, including nights and weekends. He died from heart disease the day before he was scheduled to leave for the U.S. as part of the team preparing for the Detroit Auto Show.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camry hybridCamryHybridhybrid camryHybridCamrykaroshitoyotatoyota deathToyotaDeathworker rightsWorkerRightsworkers rightsWorkersRightsWed, 09 Jul 2008 19:37:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21097907/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/07/09/lead-camry-hybrid-engineer-died-from-working-too-hard/21097907/article-detail.xml21097907http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F06%2Ftoyota_abuse.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F06%2Ftoyota_abuse.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/09/toyota-camry-hybrid-lead-engineer-died-from-karoshi-overwork/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/09/toyota-camry-hybrid-lead-engineer-died-from-karoshi-overwork/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/09/toyota-camry-hybrid-lead-engineer-died-from-karoshi-overwork/#commentsFiled under: Government/Legal, Toyota, Safety, Japan, HybridLending a bit of credence to recent allegations made by The National Labor Committee regarding workers right abuses by Toyota is the recent death of a lead engineer on the Camry hybrid project. Although the man died back in 2006, the Japanese Health Ministry has just now ruled that the man died of karoshi, which is a Japanese word meaning death from overwork. This ruling will allow his family to receive benefits from his ex-employer. The 45-year old man is survived by a daughter and his wife, who recalls her husband working long eighty-hour work weeks, along with frequent nights and weekends. Just prior to his death, he was working on shipping logistics related to the Detroit Auto Show, a trip he missed by just one day. Toyota responded to the ruling by saying that it would monitor its workers health more closely. Thanks for the tip, Ledwinka!

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camry hybridCamryHybridkaroshioverworktoyotaworker rightsWorkerRightsworkers rightsWorkersRightsWed, 09 Jul 2008 16:02:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21051959/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/07/09/toyota-camry-hybrid-lead-engineer-died-from-karoshi-overwork/21051959/article-detail.xml21051959http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F06%2Ftoyota_abuse.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F06%2Ftoyota_abuse.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/15/fuel-economy-not-luxurious-enough-according-to-orlando/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/15/fuel-economy-not-luxurious-enough-according-to-orlando/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/15/fuel-economy-not-luxurious-enough-according-to-orlando/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Government/Legal, Green, Toyota, HybridCorporate clients have long grown accustomed to being shuttled around in the back seats of Panther-platform Fords. The throwback Town Car that most car services run doesn't exactly sip fuel, so T.J. Donaghy of Orlando, Florida decided a Toyota Camry Hybrid would be a good addition to his fleet at Aristocrat Transportation. City officials have denied Donaghy's attempt at greening his livery fleet, reasoning that the Camry doesn't fit any of the five classes of vehicles for hire that the City of Orlando regulates. The city contends that the type of service offered by Donaghy can only use luxury cars. Adding to the confusion, the city has no exact language defining exactly what comprises a luxury vehicle, but like Potter Stewart, they know it when they see it, and it's not the Camry.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camry hybridCamryHybridcar serviceCarServiceliveryorlandotoyota camry hybridSun, 15 Jun 2008 10:01:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21052474/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/06/15/fuel-economy-not-luxurious-enough-according-to-orlando/21052474/article-detail.xml21052474http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F06%2Fcamhybriddenied.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F06%2Fcamhybriddenied.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/toyota-camry-hybrid-production-in-australia-now-likely/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/toyota-camry-hybrid-production-in-australia-now-likely/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/toyota-camry-hybrid-production-in-australia-now-likely/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, HybridIt's looking as if Aussie readers hoping to drive greener might soon be able to do so in a locally-produced machine. The first word of Toyota's desire to build the Camry Hybrid in the land Down Under came in October at the Tokyo Motor Show. Without government handouts assistance, however, it wasn't going to happen. Fast forward to the present: all signs point to a deal getting inked by the end of July, with Australian government reps saying that talks with the automaker are progressing "fruitfully." Once the agreement is formalized, look for the Camry Hybrid to go into production at the Altona plant where the Australian-market Camry and Aurion sedans are currently built.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>altonaaustraliacamry hybridCamryHybridhybristoyota camrytoyota camry hybridMon, 05 May 2008 18:52:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21098982/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/05/05/toyota-camry-hybrid-production-in-australia-now-likely/21098982/article-detail.xml21098982http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F05%2Ftoyota-camryhyb00001.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F05%2Ftoyota-camryhyb00001.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/camry-hybrid-selling-at-record-pace/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/camry-hybrid-selling-at-record-pace/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/camry-hybrid-selling-at-record-pace/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, United States, HybridToyota's Camry Hybrid is selling like crazy these days. Last year, Toyota managed to sell 54,477 Camry Hybrids, an impressive figure no doubt, and sales are showing no signs of slowing down. For example, in the month of March, Toyota set a new record for the hybrid version of the Camry by selling 6,930. For the year, it is on track to sell over 60,000 of its midsize hybrid sedan, a 10 percent increase over the previous year. In fact, the Camry Hybrid, which is EPA rated at 33 miles per gallon city and 34 miles per gallon highway, is easily outselling the 268 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 powered model, which is rated at 19 city and 28 highway. Historically, American buyers have shown a propensity to choose the largest engine available.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camry hybridcamry-hybridCamryHybridcanadahybrid camryhybrid-camryHybridCamrytoyota camrytoyota camry hybridtoyota-camry-hybridMon, 01 Oct 2007 07:50:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21102473/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2007/10/01/hybrid-accounts-for-20-of-all-camry-sales-in-canada/21102473/article-detail.xml21102473http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F09%2F50th-anniversary-toyota-camry-hybrid.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F09%2F50th-anniversary-toyota-camry-hybrid.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/22/toyota-cutting-1-000-of-the-camry-hybrid-price/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/22/toyota-cutting-1-000-of-the-camry-hybrid-price/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/22/toyota-cutting-1-000-of-the-camry-hybrid-price/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, HybridToyota has cut the price of the Camry Hybrid by $1,000 for the 2008 model year. The new price starts at $25,860 but to achieve that new price point they had to cut some previously standard equipment. The previously standard aluminum wheels have been replaced by steel units and the JBL stereo and leather trim on the steering wheel and shifter are no longer included out of the box. Those who don't want to pay extra will now be saddled with plastic grips and a single disc CD player.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camry hybridCamryHybridSun, 22 Jul 2007 10:13:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21103680/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2007/07/22/toyota-cutting-1-000-of-the-camry-hybrid-price/21103680/article-detail.xml21103680http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F07%2F07_camry_hybrid_04.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F07%2F07_camry_hybrid_04.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/26/toyota-camry-hybrid-is-the-grand-prize-in-lamps-plus-giveaway/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/26/toyota-camry-hybrid-is-the-grand-prize-in-lamps-plus-giveaway/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/26/toyota-camry-hybrid-is-the-grand-prize-in-lamps-plus-giveaway/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, HybridIt's the 2007 Canadian Car of the Year. It might soon be built in Oz. And it could be yours. What are we talking about: the 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accord hybridAccordHybridcamry hybridCamryHybridCivic hybridCivicHybridhatchbackhonda civichonda fithybridMini CooperNissan Versatoyota priusvolkswagen rabbitvolvo C30vw rabbitVwRabbitWed, 25 Apr 2007 13:16:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21104933/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2007/04/25/editorial-green-cars-for-the-middle-class-a-market-segment-lef/21104933/article-detail.xml21104933http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F04%2Fthoughtbubble.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F04%2Fthoughtbubble.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/09/toyota-planning-new-crossover-for-kentucy-plant/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/09/toyota-planning-new-crossover-for-kentucy-plant/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/09/toyota-planning-new-crossover-for-kentucy-plant/#commentsFiled under: Plants/Manufacturing, Toyota, CrossoverToyota Motor Corp. is apparently looking into adding a new model to the assembly line at its Georgetown, Kentucky facility. That's the plant we've recently covered regarding union issues. Georgetown is currently building nothing but Camrys right now, so adding a new crossover to the mix "would help ease the plant's dependence on Camry sedans." Sure, like five million Camrys indicates they need a change. They have already added Camry Hybrid production, but it's never a bad idea to diversify to allow for market fluctuations.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Camry HybridCamryHybridGeorgetownKentuckyToyota CamryMon, 09 Apr 2007 15:32:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21061914/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2007/04/09/toyota-planning-new-crossover-for-kentucy-plant/21061914/article-detail.xml21061914http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F04%2Fgeorgetown.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F04%2Fgeorgetown.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/toyota-will-give-you-a-50th-anniversary-edition-camry-hybrid-for/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/toyota-will-give-you-a-50th-anniversary-edition-camry-hybrid-for/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/toyota-will-give-you-a-50th-anniversary-edition-camry-hybrid-for/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, HybridIf you want a 2007 Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition, it will be yours - oh, yes, it will - for $31,680. This limited edition hybrid is meant to celebrate Toyota's 50 years of business in the United States. Only 3,000 of these special editions will be made at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Kentucky. The Camry recently won Motor Trend's Car of the Year and the hybrid version won Green Car of the Year from Green Car Journal (see related links below).

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camry hybridCamryHybridtoyota camrytoyota hybridToyotaHybridTue, 20 Feb 2007 17:51:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21105891/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2007/02/20/toyota-will-give-you-a-50th-anniversary-edition-camry-hybrid-for/21105891/article-detail.xml21105891http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F02%2F50thcamryhybrid_165.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F02%2F50thcamryhybrid_165.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/14/toyota-camry-named-2007-canadian-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/14/toyota-camry-named-2007-canadian-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/14/toyota-camry-named-2007-canadian-car-of-the-year/#commentsFiled under: Misc. Auto Shows, Lexus, ToyotaOh that Camry, such a charmer. It's so not sitting home on Valentine's Day without a date. This time it's the Canadians giving up some automotive love, handing the Camry another trophy for its burgeoning display case - the Canadian Car of the Year award from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Going home with Good Sport stickers (or plaques or certificates or whatever they get) are the Honda Fit, Volkswagen Rabbit, Lexus ES350, Audi S8, MazdaSpeed3, Volkswagen Eos and the BMW 3-Series Coupe. What a fight that must have been. The AJAC's press release is after the jump, and all their test data and performance numbers are on their site for comparison.